Godrej Properties has strengthened its human capital strategy in Mumbai with the appointment of Abhimanyu Rathore as Head – HR for the Mumbai Zone. The move signals a focused effort by the real estate developer to align workforce planning with business priorities in one of its most strategically significant markets. Rathore’s mandate will encompass leadership development, performance enhancement, and cultivating a resilient organisational culture to support growth across Mumbai’s competitive property landscape.
Rathore joins Godrej Properties from Tata Consumer Products, where he held senior HR leadership roles for over five years, most recently serving as Director – HR for the Ready-to-Drink business. In that capacity, he collaborated closely with cross-functional teams spanning sales, marketing, finance, and digital operations to design talent frameworks that matched evolving business objectives. Industry experts note that his experience in embedding structured performance and leadership frameworks positions him to address talent challenges in the complex real estate sector. Prior to Tata Consumer Products, Rathore held strategic HR positions at Vodafone Intelligent Solutions (VOIS), Bharti Airtel, and Siemens, supporting large matrixed teams and steering workforce transformation programmes. His early career at Tata Consultancy Services and his academic credentials, including an MBA in Human Resource Management from XLRI Jamshedpur, reflect a strong foundation in both corporate and structured HR systems.
At Godrej Properties, Rathore will oversee the Mumbai region’s people agenda, focusing on aligning human resource initiatives with business strategy, building leadership pipelines, and enhancing performance management systems. The appointment also underscores the company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive workplace culture, particularly critical in Mumbai’s urban real estate market, where attracting and retaining top talent is essential for delivering sustainable, high-quality projects. A senior HR consultant in the real estate sector commented that leadership appointments of this nature are vital for companies looking to future-proof talent strategies and drive organisational resilience, especially in cities with rapidly evolving urban development landscapes. By integrating experience from consumer products, telecommunications, and industrial firms, Rathore is expected to bring best practices in workforce transformation and cultural change to Godrej Properties’ operations.
As Mumbai continues to see robust demand for residential and commercial projects, having a dedicated HR leadership presence focused on the city enables Godrej Properties to enhance employee engagement, drive operational efficiency, and sustain competitive advantage. The appointment highlights a broader trend in Indian real estate: prioritising human capital as a strategic lever for business growth.
Godrej Properties Names Abhimanyu Rathore As New HR Head
